Description
Enjoy these gourmet thick peanut butter cookies that are soft, chewy, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and a delightful texture, these cookies make an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Peanut Butter: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Mix Everything Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop about 1/4 cup of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart, then flatten each ball slightly with your palm to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious, thick peanut butter cookies fresh or store them in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture; chunky varieties can be used if preferred for added crunch.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to maintain a tender cookie.
- If you prefer thinner cookies, slightly flatten the dough balls more before baking.
- To enhance the peanut flavor, you can add a handful of chopped peanuts into the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
